they used to raise the price of their film by x% 2x a year for decades. this really is nothing new that is why I said "sounds like kodak".No official source on that article yet - only "was shown examples of new pricing from one UK distributor" and that it was "confirmed by Kodak Alaris". Take the announcement with a grain of salt. There are no press releases on the KA website yet. However, 20% on top of the already $20 for a roll of 135 E100 will make it and every other Kodak film now a complete loser in the financial sense. They're already stupid expensive. If they really are going to raise prices, I'll probably just shoot what little Portra I have left and then stick to B&W. And NO, just be cause the calculated inflation blah blah this and that doesn't make it "not that bad". Ok, rant over...
Yes. Film, especially color film, is in short supply. It's a luxury good. I have used several rolls of E100, it's outstanding Film, so is Provia. Portra is amazing.Facts of the matter are that demand is outstripping supply - and there will be a price point at which it's worth other companies stepping to fill that demand. Prices are apparently still considerably below that point.
No official source on that article yet - only "was shown examples of new pricing from one UK distributor" and that it was "confirmed by Kodak Alaris". Take the announcement with a grain of salt. There are no press releases on the KA website yet. However, 20% on top of the already $20 for a roll of 135 E100 will make it and every other Kodak film now a complete loser in the financial sense. They're already stupid expensive. If they really are going to raise prices, I'll probably just shoot what little Portra I have left and then stick to B&W. And NO, just be cause the calculated inflation blah blah this and that doesn't make it "not that bad". Ok, rant over...
Yes.
And since ORWO is planning to release color movie film. It's only a matter of time until they decide to release it on 35mm still format, without the remjet. With the current inflated pricing from Kodak and Fuji, they can become a best seller if they drop the prices a little bit.
Prices go up, that is reality .. 20% this year. 5% 5 years ago doesn't really matter"So, is there any solid source on this?
Yes I agree with youYes.
And since ORWO is planning to release color movie film. It's only a matter of time until they decide to release it on 35mm still format, without the remjet. With the current inflated pricing from Kodak and Fuji, they can become a best seller if they drop the prices a little bit.
Facts of the matter are that demand is outstripping supply - and there will be a price point at which it's worth other companies stepping to fill that demand. Prices are apparently still considerably below that point.
There's something else going on here
That is really weird that KODAK BW films were priced competitive with ILFORD. The last time I bought 4x5 film (here in the states) Ilford was about 1/2 the price of KODAK. Do they have VAT Tax in the UK or there is a massive Tarif on US Films ? I can't say much about the film backing paper debacle other than maybe a smalle, agile company could figure it out.What I don't understand about Kodak is that a few years ago the black & white film products were price competitive with ILFORD. If Harman can sort out the backing paper problems I would be happy to use Delta 100 and 400 in 120, as I use the Delta films in other formats.
Facts of the matter are that demand is outstripping supply - and there will be a price point at which it's worth other companies stepping to fill that demand. Prices are apparently still considerably below that point.
That is really weird that KODAK BW films were priced competitive with ILFORD. The last time I bought 4x5 film (here in the states) Ilford was about 1/2 the price of KODAK. Do they have VAT Tax in the UK or there is a massive Tarif on US Films ? I can't say much about the film backing paper debacle other than maybe a smalle, agile company could figure it out.
They can afford it. It's getting harder and harder to get good film. I had to check with several online merchants before I got B&W film in 120 last week.Saw this news by Kosmofoto (Stephen Dowling) posted on Twitter. Does anyone know about it? There is no source.
https://kosmofoto.com/2021/10/kodak-alaris-announces-significant-price-increases-for-january-2022/
If Harman can sort out the backing paper problems I would be happy to use Delta 100 and 400 in 120, as I use the Delta films in other formats.
Im always amazed how people in this day and age, with the market shrinking as it is, and everything from materials to transport have skyrocketed in price can complain
about the cost of film when we are lucky to even have it.
Absolutely!As far as US inflation goes, as Al Jolson quipped, “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!”
No it is Eastman Kodak, although I don't know if Eastman Kodak has anyone else assisting them with this through contract.seem to recall that Kodak Alaris pays a 3rd party to confection all the sheet film. Is this accurate??
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